Friday, August 15, 2008

Adventure Dining at the World's Longest Yard Sale

(a boutique in Mentone Alabama)



The World's Longest Yardsale wrapped up this past Sunday after a four day run. The yardsale, an annual event, reaches from Ohio to Alabama. The trail ends in Mentone Alabama, a cute, rustic little town that attracts a diverse crowd. I once knew a man ordained as a Tibetan Monk living in a mountain retreat in that area. I expressed shock at this as Mentone is quite close to an area known for rigid Christian fundamentalism. But, the Tibetan monk described his life in Mentone and with its residents as being harmoneous and symbiotic.


















Adventurous cuisine seemed limited year, with typical offerings limited to corn dogs and barbecue. In previous years, I came across homemade Navajo bread at one stop along the way. The barbecue was very popular this year and one hardware store/restaurant in Georgia reported selling a huge number or ribs and pork sandwiches. The owner told me he had been at the store working from 5 am to 10pm to meet the demand.





(Moonshine Jelly sold in a hardware store, Walker County Georgia)

7 comments:

tut-tut said...

I think there is a lot more around Mentone than residents allow to meet the eye. As well as this area in general . . . I was surprised by alternative living going on in Sequatchie.

DineometerDeb said...

Hmm. You will have to expound on what you mean by this tomorrow.

Yeah, Sequatchie's organic farmers living in teepees in the same county as klan members is pretty interesting.

Margie and Edna said...

Oh, I bet that moonshine jelly would put a kick in your morning breakfast. :D

DineometerDeb said...

Haha, yep I bet. I'll send y'all some ; )

SheR. said...

Corn Dogs!!
That's the only thing that caught my attention.. Love those stuff!!!

Himoacs Yanjiaren said...

Wow I would love to go to this yard sale. I know I would need a horse and cart to carry away what I would buy though lol. I haven't my own place yet but once I do I will probably be going around looking for pretty things no doubt.

DineometerDeb said...

You can find some pretty neat stuff if you search long enough. And I don't know about the Kentucky leg of the sale but he part through Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia is a nice drive.